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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 541.29 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 541.29 and 187.38 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 541.29 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/541.29 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 541.29 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 101,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,425.98/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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